it was decided that the federalist system would be best because the division and sharing of powers between the levels of government would be the best protection from an all-powerful central government

all levels of government have certain powers that they share and each level of government exercises these powers independently

includes regulation and promotion of business, protection of individual rights and natural resources; states can make laws about anything that is not prohibited by the Constitution or national law

belief that the federal government is better equipped to solve some major social and economic matters facing the nation; supporters tend to be described as liberal, Democrat, or progressive

forbidden items in the U.S. Constitution to all levels of government

include conducting elections, establishing schools, providing professional licenses

intervention of national government in the aftermath of natural disasters by providing aid to people who need to repair damages

must be passed by Congress before a territory can become a state so that the people can prepare a constitution

when states are unable to solve disputes through negotiation or interstate compacts, the only recourse is to take the case to the Supreme Court

in 1862, Congress passed a law giving nearly 6 million acres of public land to the the states for support of colleges and more Americans were given access to post-secondary education

some states require people to live in the state for a certain period of time before they are eligible to vote or receive state services

a government's stated course of action for addressing certain problems or issues

lessened by federalism because rival parties are a key element in democracy; different parties can be victorious in state, local, and federal elections which helps control abuse of power at all levels of government

belief that states and local governments are closer to the people and better reflect the needs and wishes of their residents; tend to see "big government" as heavy-handed and a threat to individual liberties; supporters are often described as conservative, Republican, or libertarian

include coining money, establishing post offices, providing an army

redistribution of income among the states from taxes; the national government allocates to states based on population

the sovereign power of voters is a key element of federalism because citizens get to exercise their authority over the government at the local, state, and national levels

are set up and conducted by the states; states determine time, place, and qualifications of voters but Congress can alter state laws concerning voting of national government officials when they feel violations are taking place

states regulate corporations and try to promote and attract those them, states have an interest in corporate success because it can benefit the state economy and provide employment for state residents

nickname of the necessary and proper clause